You have to feel for the plight of feet as it must be tough for them sitting in business class on a short haul flight. All that extra space from the bigger seat and extra room is useless to them. Feet do have an option when it comes to the front row however.
Sitting there, those pesky extremities swing into action, utilising their wily charms to get their way. Mental strength and fortitude have to be used to stop those feet from leaping up onto the bulkhead for some rest and relaxation apparently.
Why, Just Why?
I have never felt the urge to put my feet up on the bulkhead. What is the point? Surely comfort is not an issue on a flight of one hour and twenty five minutes when sitting in business class. Is it a competition to see who can reach the overhead bin with a shod foot?
The fact that it marks up a bulkhead and causes wear and tear seems not to cross the mind of the oblivious feet resting people. Basic etiquette would say not to do it. Who puts their feet up on a wall at home?
Feet Frenzy!
After taking the photo at the top of this post, I continued enjoying my flight. Later on in the flight everyone was in for a treat as they went up again and this time they had a pair of friends in flip flops!
By now I was wondering if I had missed the memo. Perhaps bulkhead feet are now cool? Maybe I am being uncool and should have thrown mine up on the wall in solidarity with my fellow business class front row passengers.
Why No Notices?
Bulkheads on all airlines feature a number of notices, usually to do with your hand luggage being required to go overhead, along with your life jacket stowage information.
No airline has a notice that says, “Hey buddy, keep your feet off the bulkhead!” along with a picture with a no circle around it. People generally abide by notices on aircraft so I would have thought this would be the most simple solution.
Overall Thoughts
It irritates me somewhat to see people’s dirty shoes on the walls. My mother usually throws out the line, “Do you live in a tent?” if someone doesn’t close a door that should remain closed, so I should ask her for an appropriate question to use on board.
To me there is no need for any part of the body on a bulkhead, end of story. What do you think? Feel free to leave any comments below and thanks for reading.
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Love to see how long they can keep it there. The simple question is would they do this at home.
They didn’t leave them up too long each time, but they hardly could since it was a short flight with a full meal service. I have never seen anyone put feet on a wall at home, so I’d say probably not. Thanks for the comment!
I’d do it at home lf I had no room in front of my legs in esenece sitting on a toilet for 6 hours or standing up in the isle I’m adding in there should be a foot rest or cutouts in the bulkhead for guests over 5 8. This is about comfort in 1st class right?
Hahaha I don’t do it at home myself, but each to their own 🙂
Don’t get it either. Flew UA Tuesday, LAS-EWR in first. Guy at bulkhead wearing very bright green sneakers put his feet up on the wall. Then took of his sneakers to reveal his bright green socks. And then the feet back up on the bulkhead. He then did some foot dancing for on the bulkhead. If I were the the FA in the cabin I would have asked him to put his feet down. I have seen similar, by barefooted passengers too. Not a pretty sight !
I’m sure all that green stood out like a sore thumb. Foot dancing on the bulkhead? Sounds pretty outrageous really, there is no need for any of it really. I would have asked the feet to be taken down too. Barefoot is worse! Thanks for the comment!
Actually, as a tall individual, I understand it. I would rather sit in stretched economy than get an upgrade to first class on a US domestic carrier and have to sit on the bulkhead. Within 30 minutes my knees are getting stiff and really starting to ache. The only way I can be comfortable at the bulkhead is to put my feet up on the bulkhead. I avoid the bulkhead if at all possible, but sometimes your chosen seat is gone seconds after they decide to upgrade you and if it is a choice between me being in pain and… Read more »
That’s really good feedback – I am not tall so I don’t have the issues you describe as I generally can stretch my legs out fully no matter where I sit. Appreciate the first hand explanation!
I can see the urge to stretch out for a minute or two, but just keeping it there? I don’t get it either. But, at least they still got their shoes on…
Very true, though when you think of it shoes can be dirtier than feet. My only real issue is when it marks up the bulkhead as it looks terrible when you sit there and you can see feet have been there before. Hope you’re keeping well!
the bare foot like is scary too
Especially if it is one of those feet that looks like it should be in a horror movie!
I usually change to my house shoes (the once from hotels or airlines) and then put my feet to the bulkhead too sometimes. but I have to admit that it might not be super stylish
The plus on that is that house shoes are probably cleaner than outside shoes. I don’t think style has much to do with it though 🙂 Thanks for the comment!